12 August, 2017
Before his request, FSG issued a statement this morning, saying: "We wish to offer clarity as regards our position on a possible transfer of Philippe Coutinho".
Let that be an end to it.
Klopp, speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener at Watford on Saturday, again reiterated his stance but remained coy about his private talks with the Brazilian.
"We're not a selling club so they're going to do everything in their power for him to stay".
The infamous "Sky Sources" state that Coutinho has asked to leave Liverpool amid interest from Barcelona.
Both clubs are fringe title challengers and former England midfielder Jenas believes that without players who act as the heartbeat of their teams, they will fade from contention.
Liverpool have already rerejected two bids from Barcelona, the most recent of which was worth €100 million.
Klopp confirmed Coutinho will miss the game against Watford through injury and is doubtful for the Champions League first-leg qualifier against Hoffenheim in midweek. "He's a doubt for Tuesday unfortunately", he said. "You can read it and there is nothing else to say about it" Klopp said.
A member of Coutinho's family has told Sky Sports News that the player feels aggrieved at the way he has been treated by manager Klopp.
Klopp said: "I can't keep players happy - I can't keep you happy!" Phil is not available for us, that's the bigger issue for me.
This transfer window has seen Liverpool failing to seize all their targets, as they had to apologize formally to Southampton after investigations revealed them using unscrupulous tactics to sign defender Virgil van Dijk.
Coutinho scored 14 goals in 36 appearances for Liverpool last season.
The news is the latest blow for Barcelona in their plans to rebuild their squad after Neymar's move to Paris St Germain for 222 million euros ($260 million) debilitated their attack.
